Limited Public Financing Program

In November 2022, Oakland voters approved Measure W, the Oakland Fair Elections Act, which replaced the Limited Public Financing Act with an all-new public campaign financing program effective for the 2024 election. Due to the City's budget emergency, the Democracy Dollars program was postponed to the 2026 election. As a result, the Limited Public Financing (LPF) program was extended through the 2024 election. LPF provides Oakland District City Council candidates with some public funds by reimbursement for eligible campaign expenses. The program goal is to help ensure that all individuals have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the elective and governmental process.